What chain tool will work on a KMC Z710SL?
12-02-11, 02:53 AM
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What chain tool will work on a KMC Z710SL?
Title says all. Also purchasing Park Tool SR-18 chain tool for my new 1/8" chain conversion, and white lightning.
12-02-11, 07:57 AM
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Thats the one I use too because I have a KMC 410H on my BMX bike. Works like a charm.
12-02-11, 08:43 AM
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I always use my trusty little Rivoli chain tool without any issues.
Stay away from wax lubes. Wet lube is much better.
Stay away from wax lubes. Wet lube is much better.
12-02-11, 08:48 AM
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Your cog is slipping.
The Rivoli Universal 9-10SP chain tool is the way to go. As far as lube goes, my favorite is Finish Line Ceramic Wet.
12-02-11, 08:58 AM
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for a chain tool that you're going to leave in the shop, full size is the way to go. that Rivoli looks like a pretty good design, but the smaller ones simply are not as comfortable to use as the full sized ones you can use your whole hand to operate, as opposed to fingers.
if you need a tool that is more portable, by all means the smaller ones work perfectly fine, but a good shop tool cant be beat.
if you need a tool that is more portable, by all means the smaller ones work perfectly fine, but a good shop tool cant be beat.
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12-02-11, 09:03 AM
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Your cog is slipping.
I've used/own just about every chain tool in existence and the one that works best on the K710-SL chain is the Rivoli - which is specifically what the OP was asking about - and is actually the most reliable chain tool I have. At the shop or at home, it gets used the most and I've never broken one.
In my experience, full-size chain tools are overly cumbersome. You don't need a full hand grip to remove a chain pin.
In my experience, full-size chain tools are overly cumbersome. You don't need a full hand grip to remove a chain pin.
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12-02-11, 09:06 AM
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12-02-11, 09:09 AM
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Your cog is slipping.
12-02-11, 09:09 AM
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not my experience at all, but - you've probably operated on many more chains than i have, i guess we each have our preferences. in my opinion, this is the greatest chain tool in the free world.
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12-02-11, 09:12 AM
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Your cog is slipping.
The Campy tool is nice but the oversized/oddly-shaped plates of the K710-SL won't fit inside it.
This and the fact that it costs 200 bucks makes me not need it.
This and the fact that it costs 200 bucks makes me not need it.
12-02-11, 09:14 AM
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x2 on the Rivoli for that chain, as if the Mighty Scrod's opinion needed support. When I needed extra leverage, I just attached a set of vice grips to give me a good handle to hold. Only needed to do this once though.
12-02-11, 09:18 AM
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Your cog is slipping.
Yeah, it's a weird chain. It's like KMC should make a specific tool.
The Park CT-3 will work on it too but I've broken more pins on that thing than I can count when using it on the K710 or K710-SL.
The Park CT-3 will work on it too but I've broken more pins on that thing than I can count when using it on the K710 or K710-SL.
12-02-11, 10:03 AM
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Your cog is slipping.
It works on KMC half link chains so it should.
12-02-11, 10:25 AM
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He is talking about Chainwhip tool Parktool SR-18 not chain break tool... anyway to the point: I use SR-18 and its pretty good to tighten your cogs
12-02-11, 10:30 AM
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Your cog is slipping.
12-02-11, 11:14 AM
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learn to read the OP: "Also purchasing Park Tool SR-18 chain tool for my new 1/8" chain conversion, and white lightning."
12-02-11, 11:31 AM
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Your cog is slipping.
Learn to read the THREAD TITLE and the rest of the OP's posts regarding the chain tool.
Never once did he ask if that Park chainwhip would fit his cog.
Also, learn to use the 'Reply With Quote' button.
Never once did he ask if that Park chainwhip would fit his cog.
Also, learn to use the 'Reply With Quote' button.
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12-02-11, 11:32 AM
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Painfully average.
12-02-11, 12:51 PM
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Wish I woulda known this before I got a Park CT3. I figure I won't be using it too often though, and some of the parts are replaceable right?
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12-02-11, 12:58 PM
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Well thats the difference between one person owning a tool versus a Coop or a LBS where the tools are used all day long. My Parktool is lucky if I use it once a week. It will last me a long time!
12-02-11, 01:00 PM
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Painfully average.
